Masters of the Sword and their Books by Chris Karcher

They were celebrities in their day, fighting and dueling across Europe, teaching the often lethal art of swordsmanship. Their ideas and techniques were printed in books dedicated to Royalty, beautifully illustrated by some of the most famous artists of the time. Here you can find out who they were, what they taught and see examples of the engravings that make their books collectable today, centuries after they were published. See the table of contents »